The Office of International Affairs and Global Network is pleased to offer the Chula Global Youth Leadership Program 2026 in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University, themed 'Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Collaborative Learning through Coastal and Urban Experiences in Thailand'.

The Chula Global Youth Leadership Program 2026 focuses on sustainability and climate resilience, using Thailand’s coastal and urban environments as learning contexts. Taking place in Bangkok and Koh Sichang, the program brings together undergraduate and postgraduate students from top global universities for interdisciplinary learning, cultural exchange, and hands-on experiences. Participants will engage in lectures, workshops, community activities, and group projects alongside international peers, exploring environmental and social challenges within Thailand.

An example itinerary can be found here. For more information, please see Chulalongkorn University webpage

UQ students may not apply to Chulalongkorn directly. Up to two UQ students will be nominated, and one waitlisted, for the program by UQ. The final participants will be selected by Chulalongkorn University.

Application Requirements:

1. Complete the Global Enrichment Experiences application (below) and include:

  • UQ studies report (downloaded from mySI-net)
  • Copy of your passport
  • Personal statement addressing the following criteria:
    • Strong interest in sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    • Evidence of prior experience in SDG-related activities

2. Eligible students will be nominated to the Chula Global Youth Leadership Program 2026

3. If successful, submit application to the Chula Global Youth Leadership Program 2026

Application Timeline:

20 July 2026UQ Application Deadline
3 August 2026UQ will nominate eligible students to host
Early August 2026Successful students will be notified and provided further instructions from host
16 August 2026Provide UQ with your Chula Global Youth Leadership Program acceptance and complete GEE workflow
23 - 29 August 2026 Chula Global Youth Leadership Program participation
01 - 30 September 2026Participants to submit post-program feedback to UQ

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      Experience Eligibility Criteria

      To be eligible to participate in this global enrichment experience, you must:

      • be a current:
        • Undergraduate student
        • Graduate student (Masters)
      • not due to graduate before the completion of the experience
      • have a strong interest in sustainability, climate resilience, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 

      Exams and assessments

      It is your responsibility to ensure that participation in a Global Enrichment Experience does not impact your exams or assessments at UQ. Please be aware that you may not be eligible for deferred or supplementary exams or assessments if there is a conflict.

      Costs and Accommodation

      Program related expenses, including the program fee, accommodation (in shared rooms), main meals throughout the official program activities, and local transportation related to program activities, will be covered during the Chula Global Youth Leadership Program. 

      Accommodation in shared rooms is provided in Thailand for the duration of the in-country experience. 

      Visa Information

      As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.

      Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration assistance and information provided by Chulalongkorn University.

      Insurance

      Students will be covered by UQ's Corporate Travel Insurance for the duration of the experience. If you plan to travel for a longer duration that the experience covers, or outside the country of the experience, you are liable for the cost of additional travel and health insurance. 

      Key Dates

      Application Deadlines

      UQ: 20 July 2026
      Host Nomination: 3 August 2026

      Program Dates

      Start: 23 August 2026
      End: 29 August 2026

      Fast Facts

      Type: Leadership Program
      Mode: Study Abroad
      Location: Bangkok & Koh Sichang, Thailand
      Credit: Not-for-credit*
      Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

      * Students may seek credit from their faculty directly if it meets the faculty requirements for credit.

      Need more information

      Contact UQ's Global Experiences by email or phone (+61 7 3443 8649) for more information.